BBT #10 Snippet | They're Testing New Missiles on Civilians

2,000+ people killed in 27 days. Iranian lawmakers are drafting legislation to take formal control of the Strait of Hormuz. New missiles are being tested on civilian populations in real time. And every political statement coming out of Washington is moving oil prices more than corporate earnings reports. This isn't just a foreign policy story — it's your gas bill, your portfolio, and your grocery receipt.Malcolm and Thomas break down the part of the Iran war nobody's framing clearly: the human cost behind the headline numbers, who's supplying weapons and why that matters, what military capabilities are actually being deployed, and why a single tweet from a world leader can send Brent crude up $10 in an hour.⏱️  Timestamps:00:00 — Civilian Targeting, Weapons Testing, and Why Political Statements Are Moving Your Money📊 Key stats from this clip:• 2,000+ killed in 27 days of conflict — including civilians in targeted population centers• Iran fired two rounds of missile strikes on central Israel; Houthis fired from Yemen simultaneously• Israel struck Iranian infrastructure in Isfahan and killed the head of the IRGC's navy• Brent crude: $112–$114/barrel — up 50%+ since war began Feb 28• WTI crossed $100/barrel — first time since July 2022• Gas: $3.98 nationally — fastest single-month price increase in the modern era (AAA)• The IEA called this "the greatest global energy and food security challenge in history"• Strait of Hormuz carries 20M barrels/day — 20% of all seaborne oil in the world—📦 Black Box Theory breaks down tech, investing, and corporate culture for early-career professionals. New episodes every week.🎧 Listen everywhere:SpotifyApple PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeartRadioDeezer📲 Follow us:InstagramTikTokYouTube📩 Partnerships & Inquiries: [email protected]⚠️ Disclaimer: We are not financial advisors, tax professionals, or legal experts. All content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Always do your own research and consult qualified professionals before making financial decisions.#BlackBoxTheory #IranWar #OilPrices #GasPrices #MiddleEast #HormuzStrait #podcast #investing #financialliteracy #earlycareerprofessional #techcareers #blackprofessionals #geopolitics #marketvolatility #portfoliostrategy